We hope you are having a restful break, Warriors! This is Victoria Park in the 1920s, if you visit there might be some swans roaming this lake. Tell us your favourite nearby park! Taken from Schantz Russell family fonds (GA91-2003-5-165_005) #TBT #UWSCA

Robert Judd, University of Waterloo alum, donated his Waterloo Engineering jacket from the late 1950s, to the Library’s archives, providing a rare peek into an aspect of the early student experience. Read more about this donation in the Library’s 2023 Annual Report >> bit.ly/LibAR24Jacket

Have you started reading Son of Elsewhere? Get your copy now to join us for a discussion with the author on May 15! Register now >> bit.ly/ARRMay24

Vicky Situ, a 2nd year Geomatics student, recently completed her 1st co-op at the Library's Geospatial Centre. She was able to marry her creativity, love of history & GIS skills in a project showcasing the history of University of Waterloo main campus. Read the story: bit.ly/GISexplore

Using an emerging theory and instructional method, University of Waterloo librarian's Kari D. Weaver, Kate Mercer and Stephanie Mutch examine how to more deeply include voices that have historically been excluded from STEM information critique. Read the paper >> doi.org/10.29173/istl2…

Both Dana Porter and Davis Centre Libraries will be on modified hours from April 26 - May 5 until the Spring term starts. For full details on library hours and Ask Us (chat/email) support, visit the library website >> libcal.uwaterloo.ca/hours/

This World Penguin Day we are remembering Anne Innis Dagg, groundbreaking zoologist, feminist and environmentalist. This is a drawing she made of herself as a penguin. Taken from Anne Innis Dagg fonds (GA377-1-1_001) #TBT #UWSCA

The Library’s Special Collections & Archives has been actively documenting University of Waterloo history through the lived experiences of our staff, faculty & students with the Oral History Hub. Read more in the Library’s 2023 Annual Report >> bit.ly/LibAR23OralHis…

In the 1970’s the Library established therapeutic browsing! This exam season disconnect with some therapeutic browsing and check out our Waterloo Reads bookshelves on the main floors of DP and DC. Taken from Graphic Services fonds (70-12-03_001). #TBT #UWSCA

The Library partnered with Waterloo Engineering to host a Stakeholder Cafe to support community connection, deepen real-world insights & provide students w/ experiential learning opportunities. Read more in the Library’s 2023 Annual Report >> bit.ly/LibAR23Cafe

Join the Library & the #WStore for the next Anti-Racism Reads on Wed May 15. Ola Idris will be in conversation with writer & podcaster Elamin Abdelmahmoud about his book 'Son of Elsewhere.' Register now to attend either virtually or in person: bit.ly/ARRMay24

Spring term is coming up Warriors! This #TBT we are looking back at James Lowes the first Engineering student to register in 1959 here at Waterloo. What classes are you excited for? Taken from Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection (59-13525_001). #UWSCA

The Library hosted a Language Workshop last fall to showcase how digital tools can support history researchers, even those who aren't expert coders. Read more about the workshop & its impact in the Library’s 2023 Annual Report >> bit.ly/LibAR23Digital…

If you're looking for a quiet place to study or a space for group study sessions this exam period, the Library has extended hours from April 8 - 25. ⁣Don't forget to take regular breaks and remember, you've got this! Full details >> libcal.uwaterloo.ca/hours/

The Library welcomes Rebecka Taves Sheffield as head, Special Collections & Archives. An archivist with extensive digital skills, she looks forward to harnessing the innovative scholarship at University of Waterloo to engage the community w/ the archives. Read more: bit.ly/WelcomeRebecka…

On October 2, 1962, over 400 students gathered in protest of Governor of Mississippi Ross Barnett & his segregation policies, culminating in the burning of an effigy on the grounds of Waterloo Lutheran University (today @wilfridlaurieruni). (KWR 62-1404) #ArchivesSnapshot #UWSCA

The Library mourns the passing of Anne Innis Dagg, groundbreaking Canadian zoologist, feminist & environmentalist. The Library's Special Collections & Archives holds many of Anne's research materials, photos and drawings. Read more about Anne's life >> bit.ly/LibAnneDagg

Deeply committed to lifelong learning, Staebler Insurance made a $100,000 gift to support the Library’s OER Fellows Grant, which supports instructors to create or adapt OER at University of Waterloo. Read about this generous gift in the Library’s 2023 Annual Report >> bit.ly/LibAR23Staebler

The Library wants your feedback! If you have about 10-15 minutes to fill out our survey, you can choose to enter a draw for either a $100 W Store gift card or $100 added to your WatCard. Fill out the survey before Monday, April 1 to participate >> bit.ly/LibUserSurvey24

Happy Easter weekend Warriors! Step back in time with this vintage Easter greeting card from 1900. We hope you enjoy the long weekend. Taken from Schantz Russell Family Fonds (GA91-5-134-6_001). #TBT #UWSCA